Government of Canada accessibility resources
For an explanation of the Government of Canada legislation on accessibility and current standards, please see Accessibility requirements.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
WCAG 2.1 (English)
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 were released June 5, 2018, and updated September 21, 2023.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 (w3.org)
WCAG 2.1 (French)
An official French translation of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 was released July 11, 2022.
Règles pour l’accessibilité des contenus Web (WCAG) 2.1 (w3.org)
WCAG 2.2
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 were released October 5, 2023.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 (w3.org)
Screen readers
Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA)
NVDA is a free screen reader tool for computers running windows.
Job Access With Speech (JAWS)
JAWS is a paid screen reader tool for computers running windows. JAWS has historically been the most widely used screen reader and is largely considered best-in-class.
VoiceOver
VoiceOver is a free screen reader for computers running MacOS and mobile devices running iOS. VoiceOver is the most popular screen reader for Apple users as it comes built-in to the operating system.
Accessibility - Vision - Apple (CA)
WebAIM survey of screen reader user preferences
In May - June 2021, WebAIM surveyed preferences of screen reader users. This was a follow-up to 8 previous surveys that were conducted between January 2009 and September 2019.
Screen Reader User Survey #9 Results
Designing for screen reader compatibility
WebAIM’s guide to designing for screen reader compatibility. This guide includes an explanation of how screen reader users navigate content and how screen readers read content.
Designing for Screen Reader Compatibility
Designing for colorblind users
Designing UI with color blind users in mind
An article on how to improve your site’s accessibility and the experience it delivers for people who have difficulty seeing color clearly or differentiating between colors.
Designing UI with color blind users in mind | Secret Stache
Designing with the colorblind in mind will improve your design for everyone
An article that uses designing for colorblind users as an example of how inclusive design can benefit users in various situations.